Early Bastille

Just why aircraft should be associated with Bastille day I am not sure. At the time of the Bastille event, as far as I know, no-one had yet taken to the air (except Icarus), but the much anticipated fireworks could be symbolic of the combat.

Be that as it may, there was a practice run today over Paris. I counted 5 pairs of fighters, 3 cargo planes, a tanker with pursuit fighter, and even an AWACS which came close overhead and quite low. Most impressive with its rear-mounted disc radar slowly rotating as it passed.

But I had my camera out only for a few shots, of which these are the best. No zoom, just as good as you can get with your phone.

We will see more on the 14th I'm sure.

Bastille day official website in English

Ps. there are celebrations in London too.